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CDWSecurity Services Solutions Architect - Risk Management
Aug. 2023Remote
Phaldor Consulting LLCDog Breeder, Kennel Owner
Apr. 2020Albuquerque, New Mexico, United StatesBreeder of purebred AKC registered Great Pyrenees on a 5 acre "hobby" ranch located on the west side of Albuquerque, NM.
Phaldor Consulting LLCAudiobook Narrator and Publisher
Nov. 2019 - Jun. 2021Albuquerque, New Mexico AreaProducer and narrator of three of a little known fantasy series (P.A.W.S.) by Debbie Manber Kupfer
CDWSr Security Consultant
Jul. 2015 - Aug. 2023Remote and Onsite, US*Sirius Computer Solutions, acquired by CDW* Jan 2018 - Dec 2021
Acts as a team lead for a security consulting practice
Develops internal IP for conducting and delivering engagements
Drives efficiency within the practice and coordinates with other internal verticals *Forsythe Technology, acquired by Sirius Computer Solutions* Oct 2015 - Jan 2018
Develop IT Security Policy, Plans, and Programs for clients
Conduct Security Compliance & Maturity Assessments
Discover client security needs and offer solutions *Clearbridge Technology Group (subcontractor)* July 2015 - Oct 2015
Sub-contracted to Forsythe. conduct security-related activities mainly based around business process, risk management, IT controls, identity management, and security compliance
Phaldor Consulting LLCInformation Systems Security Engineer
Apr. 2014 - Jun. 2015Dallas/Fort Worth AreaProjects include working on contracts for the following entities:
• Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange), sub-contract, as an Information Systems Security Engineer, Dallas, TX
Phaldor Consulting LLCFounder, CEO
Dec. 2013Albuquerque, New Mexico, United StatesA personal business entity used for several purposes. Over the years, it has been a parent company, an entity for 1099 work, and most recently is positioned to oversee activities in my Dog Breeding, Audiobook Narration, and various other pursuits outside of my normal employment
ParsonsSenior Information Systems Security Engineer
Apr. 2011 - Mar. 2014Albuquerque, New Mexico Area• Serve as an Information Systems Security Engineer for the Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) Space Development and Test Directorate (SD) Launch Support Division (SDL) to accomplish Certification & Accreditation (C&A) for SDL owned systems in compliance with applicable OMB, DoD, AF, and SMC regulations.
e-ManagementIntermediate Security Analyst
Oct. 2010 - Mar. 2011Albuquerque, New Mexico Area• Serve as the Security Control Assessor for the federal agency Indian Health Service (IHS) to accomplish Certification & Accreditation (C&A) for IHS owned systems in compliance with applicable OMB & NIST SP 800 Series regulations.
SAICIT Systems Administrator
Mar. 2009 - Oct. 2010Albuquerque, New Mexico AreaDuties: Serves as an Information Technology (IT) specialist responsible for administration, operation, and maintenance of the Joint Navigation Warfare Center (JNWC) accounts, computers, and networks and for providing technical assistance, training, and support to management and customers. Serves as the primary Information Assurance Manager (IAM) for JNWC to accomplish Certification & Accreditation (C&A) for JNWC owned systems in compliance with applicable USSTRATCOM, DoD, and CJCS regulations.
Major Accomplishments:
Provided support for JNWC run test in June 2009 by ensuring that all computer assets were configured with the proper software load and that all systems were functional. Established a baseline load and procedure for future tests.
Successfully lobbied USSTRATCOM for a major server upgrade to a JNWC system plan. Was instrumental in the planning, development, and acquisition of this system (project is currently still in acquisition phase).
Initiated and maintained a replenishment plan for computing assets at JNWC.
Attained saturation for IA awareness in the minds of JNWC upper management to comply with DoD 8500 series regulations.
Sandia National Laboratories*Various* End User IT Support
Sep. 2001 - May. 2008Albuquerque, New Mexico, United StatesContract Employers: ASRC Federal - Help Desk
Kemtah - Field IT Support
SAIC - Field IT Support
GatewayCustomer Care Consultant
Oct. 2000 - Sep. 2001Albuquerque, New Mexico Area• Performed over the phone technical support for customers who purchased Gateway computer hardware.
AOLTechnical Support Representative
Feb. 1997 - Feb. 2000Albuquerque, New Mexico Area• Performed troubleshooting of America Online’s software to customers over the phone.
• Also worked in the billing, customer retention, and AOL’s Community Action Team (CAT).
• While working for the CAT department, responded to customers who had violated AOL’s Terms of Service policy and made a determination on whether to reactivate their accounts. This also entailed a degree of latitude upon my part to determine how an event took place, and the likelihood of such an event happening again. Some user training on account security, among other topics, did occur.
(various)Security Officer
Jan. 1993 - Dec. 1997Albuquerque, New Mexico, United StatesPerformed physical security, post guard duties, as well as mobile patrol security as a supervisor.
US ArmySpecialist (E4)
Jan. 1992 - Dec. 2000Reserves MOS: 91D, 71L 6 months active during Basic Training, MOS schools and OJT.
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